Flight Training in Neenah and the Fox Cities
If you live in Neenah, Menasha, or anywhere in the Fox Cities, the closest place to learn to fly is probably closer than you think. Compass and Prop Flight Training is based at Brennand Airport (79C), 3282 Breezewood Ln, just north of Neenah, about ten minutes from downtown. No commute to a big-city flight school, no fighting airline traffic for runway time.
Your home field is actually home
Brennand Airport (79C)
Brennand is a quiet, friendly general aviation airport, and for a student pilot that’s a genuine advantage. There’s minimal waiting for the runway, pattern work is efficient, and the atmosphere is relaxed enough that you can put all your attention on flying the airplane. More of every lesson hour goes to actual learning, which means fewer hours, and fewer dollars, to reach the same skill level.
You’ll train in our 1961 Cessna 172B (N8208X), a simple, honest trainer that has been teaching pilots for six decades.
Controlled airspace minutes away
When you’re ready for towered-field experience, Appleton International (KATW) and Wittman Regional (KOSH) in Oshkosh are both a short flight from Brennand. You’ll work with ATC and build real radio confidence, without basing every lesson at a busier airport.
Training built around Neenah schedules
We specialize in students training around full lives, careers at Kimberly-Clark or Bergstrom, shift work, retirees, and weekend flyers who are serious about the goal but can’t do a full-time academy. Under Part 61 we build a structured plan around your availability, your goals, and your pace, and you’ll always know where you stand and what comes next.
Training Programs
- Private Pilot License (PPL), start from zero and earn your wings
- Instrument Rating, fly in more conditions, build real-world skills
- Commercial Pilot Certificate, take the next step in your aviation career
- Biennial Flight Review (BFR), stay current with FAA requirements
- Refresher Training, return to flying with confidence
All instruction is billed at $58/hour, ground and flight time, no hidden fees. See the full rate details →
Already a certificated pilot? Our 172 is also available to rent after a checkout.
Also serving the wider Fox Valley
Not in Neenah? We’re an easy drive from the whole region, see our pages for flight training in Appleton and flight training in Oshkosh, or plan on about 45 minutes from Green Bay or Fond du Lac.
The best first step: a discovery flight
A $145 discovery flight puts you at the controls with a CFI beside you, 45 minutes of flying plus ground instruction, and a logbook with your first entry. It’s the honest way to find out if flying is for you before you commit to anything.
Ready to Get Started?
Reach out to talk about your goals, your schedule, and what training would look like for you. Contact Compass and Prop Flight Training →